Desserts And Good Food

       Thanks to my niece Karina who took the time from her busy life as a professional chef to share this recipe with me.      Last week I was making my menu for my Friday night appetizers, and I decided to add my recipe for potato croquettes. Looking for a sauce to serve with the croquettes, my niece's creole sauce came to mind. I pureed the sauce, and it was a perfect pairing. I served the sauce in its original form with chips and pureed for my potatoes croquettes.   Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, small diced 1 large tomato, small diced 1 red bell pepper, small diced 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon tomato paste salt and pepper to taste 2 ounces of red wine In a medium saucepan add the oil. Turn the heat to medium, add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the rest of vegetables and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender but crisp. Add the tomato paste and cook another min...

      You can eat potatoes every day without getting tired because of the many ways they can be prepared. Double baked potatoes, Shepherd's pie, French fries, mashed, stewed and many other ways.       The recipe I want to share with you today is a very easy and tasty appetizer. Loaded with crispy bacon and parmesan cheese this recipe will keep your family asking for  more.                                                        Since my daughter and I started with the idea of having appetizers and movie night on Fridays  I started making some appetizers in advance and freezing then. These potato croquettes turn out really good regardless of being in the freezer for 3 or 4 days. I serve then with my niece creole sauce. Ingredients: 1 pound of Idaho potatoes, washed peeled and cut in 4 pieces ...